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Managing High-Risk Asthma
Asthma, a chronic disease that affects the airways of the lungs, is characterized by airway inflammation, mucus production and narrowing of the airway. Andres Carrion,...
What Can Trigger Asthma?
Living with asthma can be a challenge, especially when triggers set off symptoms. Understanding what can trigger asthma is the first step to managing it effectively....
Understanding Asthma in Children
Every parent wants their child to be healthy and happy, but for those whose children have been diagnosed with asthma, the challenges of managing this condition can feel...
Stroke Demographics: Who Is Most at Risk and Why?
Several factors increase a person’s risk of having a stroke, and age is the biggest. Stroke risk increases as a person gets older, but strokes can – and do occur at...
Beyond Age: Stroke Risk and TIAs in Younger People
While strokes are most commonly associated with older people, it’s a misconception that they only happen to the elderly. Data shows that more younger individuals are...
Minutes Matter: One Patient’s Story of Speedy Stroke Care and Recovery
Waking up to a stroke was a total surprise and life altering moment for Jeff Elliott, but immediate care from the team at St. Francis Medical Center got him on the road...
Reducing Stroke Risk During Pregnancy
Pregnancy-related strokes are among the most common causes of serious, long-term disability after pregnancy. Fortunately, they are rare, happening in only about one to...
Understanding Candida auris: Risks, Symptoms and Prevention Measures
Although you may have heard about Candida auris and similar fungi from a popular TV show, there’s no reason to panic about this emerging fungus. Katie Taylor, MD,...
Compassion in Action: Volunteer Brings Joy, Comfort and Hope
Bringing hope to patients is a hallmark of all our volunteers whom we celebrate during National Volunteer Week and every week. Jesus “Gino” Perez, known affectionately...
6 Healthy Eating Ideas from Your Spring Garden
Maybe you started a garden earlier this year because of all the warm weather we’ve been having. Or you’ve followed the rule of thumb to wait until after Easter to begin...
Navigating Springtime Allergies
Spring is a wonderful time of year, full of blooming flowers, warm sunshine and plenty of outdoor activities. With pollen in full swing, spring also means the start of...
Healthier Screen Time Habits
In today’s digital age screens are an integral part of daily life for many teens and tweens through technology in school, social media use and other apps on smart...